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Ship France lying at Anchor in Hackaroa Bay.

Friday, June 28th, 1839.

All of these 24 Hours fresh breezes from the SE. and
Squally from the mountains.

Carpenters employed in making a mizen Top Sail yard

So ends.

Saturday June 29th, 1839.

Commences with lights airs from the North and pleasant
Sent out 2 Boats to ascertain about the wind & weather
they returned stating that the wind was light but a Swell
broke across the mouth of the Bay.

Carpenters employed in finishing a mizen Top Sail yard
hands in sending up the Fore Top Gallant mast & yard
likewise Rigging out the Fly Jib Boom.

So ends.

Sunday, June 30th, 1839.

Commences with light airs from the North and
fair weather.

Middle & Latter Hours fresh gales from the SE and
Squally.

So ends.

Monday July 1th, 1838.

Throught these 24 Hours fresh gales from the SE. and
Squally.

Carpenters employed in building a Hog House.

So ends.

Tuesday July 2th, 1839.

All of these 24 Hours Strong gales from the S.S.E. and Squally
the Ship dragging her anchors off bent a cutting Fall to the
stream anchor and let that go and with the 3 ahead
She stops the bottom being of soft mud the anchors take
no hold. Carpenters employed in making a main yard.

So ends.

Wednesday July 3dth, 1839.

Commences with fresh gales from the S.S.E. and Squally
Middle & Latter Hours more moderate and clear
Carpenters employed in making a Spare Fore yard.

So ends.